The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-04


Nj. Pyatt. ...-....-....... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. /
Before the second ballot was taken the
members of the Left groups held meeting.
M. Ferry announced his resolution to with
draw in favor of Sadi-Carnot and M. de
Freycinet rendered similar notification.
An order of the day was thereupon
adopted declaring that the party recorded
these patriotic acts of withdrawal and, at
NJ. Ferry's instance, resolved to vote for
Sadi-C -Carnot The result was seen in the
final count. NJ. LeRoyer, on receiving the
ballot return, said: IN. Sari-Carnot hav-
ing obtained the suffrage I pronounce him
President of the republic" There was an
outburst of cheering, especially from the
left and centre. M. LeRoyer then declared
the session closed.
THE NEW PRESIDENT CONGRATULATED.
After the sitting. NJ Sadi-Carnot re-
ceived the congratulations OF the Senators
and equities. In acknowledging them, he
said: III thank you from the bottom of my
heart for your congratulations, and the
sentiment expressed. / am filled with
gratitude to the members of the Assembly
who in uniting their suffrages in my favor,
bore witness to the desire for peace, and
concord with which Republican France is
animated. Ny dearest wish is that this
great day may remain present in all minds
and hearts. 1t signifies that the Represen-
tatives of France can be united. Their
common efforts can and must secure
the constitution assuring an active and
stable government capable of bestowing
upon the nation liberty at home and dignity
abroad, with all the benefits which our
country expects from the republic. Once
more | thank you. You may count upon
my entire devotion"
At Ii o'clock tonight the Boulevard and
principal streets of Paris were filed with
animated groups Of people, discussing in an
orderly manner and with evident satisfac-
ton the events of the day.
FORMALLY NOTIFIED.
After signing the proces-verbdL of the de-
cisions of the congress and dispatching the
necessary official notifications of the result
of the election, President LeRoyer, attended
by ushers and followed by the Ministers,
proceeded TO his private apartment where
M Sadi-C Cainot was in waiting. President
IeRoyer addressed the newly elected Presi-
dent as follows: II have the honor to inform
YOU that the National Assembly has just
elected you to the Presidency. | congratu-
late YOU in the name OF the congress, and
desire to add to these congratulations my
personal compliments"
M. Rouvier also congratulated Sadi-Car-
not. adding: 1.-THE Republicans, in uniting
to elect M. Sadi-CaInot, have given proofs
of the sentiment of union and concord
which actuated them, and at the same time
afforded the country pledge of peace and
prosperity"
The President afterward received Gen.
LaVocat. commanding the troops at YER
seiIles, who came with his staff to present
his respects. Afterward II. Sadi-Carnot ad-
vanced TO meet the representatives of the
press desiring to congratulate hlm. he
shook them warmly by the hand, and after
giving them a copy Of his speech, said: u
feel confident that the press will also do all
in its power to tranquilize the publr- mind. |"
Meanwhile squadron of cuiressiers were
drawn up in the courtyard, and when the
President came forth with the Ministers